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Sahih al-Bukhari 6486 (Book 81, Hadith 75) #6235
Knowing What the Prophet Knows

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ is suggesting that if one knew what he knows, they would be more likely to cry than laugh.

Narrated Anas: The Prophet said, "If you knew that which I know, you would laugh little and weep much".
حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مُوسَى بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ‏ "‏لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ مَا أَعْلَمُ لَضَحِكْتُمْ قَلِيلاً وَلَبَكَيْتُمْ كَثِيرًا‏"‏

TOPICS
knowledge  *  crying  *  laughter  *  marifa  *  bukhla  *  dahk

QUICK LESSONS:
Seek knowledge , Appreciate life's beauty & joys , Reflect on oneself & strive for self-improvement

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Anas suggests that if one were to know what the Prophet knows, they would be more likely to cry than laugh. This implies that the knowledge of the Prophet is so profound and deep that it can cause a person to feel overwhelmed with emotion. It also suggests that we should strive for knowledge and understanding in order to gain insight into our lives and our faith. Furthermore, it teaches us not to take life too seriously but rather appreciate its beauty and joy while still being mindful of its hardships.

The hadith also encourages us to reflect on our own lives and how we can better ourselves through learning from others who have gone before us or those who are wiser than us. We should strive for knowledge in order to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, our faith, and life in general. Additionally, this hadith reminds us not only of the importance of seeking knowledge but also how powerful it can be when we do so with an open heart and mind.

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